What division is Drake?

Drake competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Pioneer.

What GPA do you need for Drake?

The average GPA at Drake is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

Drake has an enrollment of approximately 2,669 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Drake?

Drake has an acceptance rate of 64%.

How do I get recruited to play at Drake?

To get recruited at Drake, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Drake's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Drake

Des Moines, IAFCSPioneer

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

2,669

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

64%

Acceptance

77%

Graduation

84%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Drake is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Pioneer, located in Des Moines, IA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Drake, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

77%

Acceptance

64%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Avg SAT

1,288

Retention

84%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$58,233

Coaching Staff44 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Drake Athletics

Drake is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Des Moines, IA, competing in the Pioneer. With an enrollment of 2,669 students, Drake offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Drake with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Drake is 3.5. The school maintains a 77% graduation rate.

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